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Pulse Check with Dr. Kimberly Long
Join nurse and healthcare leader Kimberly C. Long as she sits down with top nursing executives to uncover the defining moments that shaped their careers. In each 10-minute episode, guests share the challenges, breakthroughs, and insights that helped them grow as leaders. From inspiring team culture to improving patient care and navigating complex healthcare systems, Kimberly brings out practical lessons and actionable strategies that nursing leaders can apply every day. Whether you’re a seasoned CNO or an emerging leader, these conversations offer a front-row seat to the wisdom and experiences that drive success in nursing leadership.
Pulse Check with Dr. Kimberly Long
Dr. Nancy Blake – Nurse Scientist & Retired CNO, Los Angeles General Medical Center
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In this episode of Pulse Check with Dr. Kimberly Long, Dr. Kimberly Long sits down with Dr. Nancy Blake, a distinguished nurse scientist and recently retired Chief Nursing Officer of Los Angeles General Medical Center. Dr. Blake reflects on her remarkable 45-year career in nursing leadership, sharing insights on resilience, purpose, and navigating pivotal moments in healthcare administration.
From early experiences in pediatric nursing to leading during the pandemic and guiding her hospital to Magnet designation, Dr. Blake offers candid advice for aspiring nurse leaders and shares the lessons she wishes she could tell her younger self. This conversation is a masterclass in leadership, career strategy, and the importance of self-care in high-pressure roles.
Tune in for inspiration, practical wisdom, and a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to lead one of Southern California’s most critical hospitals.
